2010 Los Angeles Galaxy season
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The 2010 Los Angeles Galaxy
season was the club's fifteenth season of existence. It was also the Galaxy's fifteenth season in Major League Soccer
and their fifteenth-consecutive year at the top-flight of American soccer.
The club's season was highlighted by winning their third-ever Supporters' Shield
. Statistically, the 2010 MLS season was the Galaxy's strongest season on record, and the club had their strongest start ever, opening their first eleven games unbeaten before losing to the eventual second-place finishers, Real Salt Lake
at Rio Tinto. Some of the club's notable achievements included Edson Buddle
being a runner-up for the MLS Golden Boot
award, with 17 goals tallied during the regular season. Galaxy captain and United States national team
star Landon Donovan
led the club in assists with 12. The club finished the MLS regular season with a 17-7-8 record, their best in nearly a decade.
The club also competed in the preliminary rounds of the CONCACAF Champions League
, and the early rounds of the U.S. Open Cup
.
In Champions League play, the Galaxy, considered at one point to be favorites to win the entire tournament suffered a shocking blow, when the club suffered a 4-1 home defeat to confederation minnows, Puerto Rico Islanders
, who were 11th place at the time in USSF D2 Pro League, the then-second tier of U.S. soccer. Although the Galaxy would defeat the Islanders 2-1 in Puerto Rico, it was not enough on aggregate to see the club advance into Group play. In the tournament, the Galaxy were the only club to defeat the Islanders in Puerto Rico. However, the Galaxy will return to Champions League play next year by winning the Supporters' Shield title.
The Galaxy made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over second-tier AC St. Louis
, before losing to Seattle Sounders FC
by the same score line.
regular season at home with a 1-0 win against the New England Revolution
on March 27, 2010. Edson Buddle
scored the only goal for the Galaxy in the sixth minute.
, with a torn left Achilles tendon
injury, was ruled out for the season on April 26. He suffered the injury in a Serie A match for AC Milan against ChievoVerona
on March 13, and as a result, will also miss the entire MLS season.
After scoring a league-leading 7 goals, Edson Buddle
was named MLS Player of the Month for April
As of August 10, 2010.
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. The Galaxy were paired against the USSF Pro League's AC St. Louis
. Hosting the Saints at Home Depot Center on June 29, a pair of goals from Chris Klein
and Juninho
gave the Galaxy a 2-0 victory over visiting St. Louis.
On July 7, 2010; the Galaxy traveled up northwest to take on the defending Open Cup champions, Seattle Sounders FC
in Tukwila, Washington
. In front of a sold-out crowd of 4,500 at Starfire Complex, the Galaxy would lose 2-0, the loss to the eventual champions ended their brief Open Cup campaign.
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Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
season was the club's fifteenth season of existence. It was also the Galaxy's fifteenth season in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
and their fifteenth-consecutive year at the top-flight of American soccer.
The club's season was highlighted by winning their third-ever Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
. Statistically, the 2010 MLS season was the Galaxy's strongest season on record, and the club had their strongest start ever, opening their first eleven games unbeaten before losing to the eventual second-place finishers, Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
at Rio Tinto. Some of the club's notable achievements included Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Ingolstadt 04 in Second Bundesliga, the second-highest level of competition of soccer in Germany. Buddle previously spent his entire career in North America, beginning in 2000 with the Long Island Rough Riders, who played in the USL...
being a runner-up for the MLS Golden Boot
MLS Golden Boot
The MLS Golden Boot has been awarded since the 2005 season to Major League Soccer's regular season leading scorer...
award, with 17 goals tallied during the regular season. Galaxy captain and United States national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
star Landon Donovan
Landon Donovan
Landon Timothy Donovan is an American soccer player for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer in the United States. He usually plays as a withdrawn forward, and can also be used as an attacking midfielder on either wing....
led the club in assists with 12. The club finished the MLS regular season with a 17-7-8 record, their best in nearly a decade.
The club also competed in the preliminary rounds of the CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
, and the early rounds of the U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
.
In Champions League play, the Galaxy, considered at one point to be favorites to win the entire tournament suffered a shocking blow, when the club suffered a 4-1 home defeat to confederation minnows, Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders
Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, who were 11th place at the time in USSF D2 Pro League, the then-second tier of U.S. soccer. Although the Galaxy would defeat the Islanders 2-1 in Puerto Rico, it was not enough on aggregate to see the club advance into Group play. In the tournament, the Galaxy were the only club to defeat the Islanders in Puerto Rico. However, the Galaxy will return to Champions League play next year by winning the Supporters' Shield title.
The Galaxy made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over second-tier AC St. Louis
AC St. Louis
Athletic Club of St. Louis, commonly referred to as AC St. Louis, was an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in December 2009, the team played its first and only season the next year in the NASL Conference of the temporary USSF D2 Pro League, the...
, before losing to Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
by the same score line.
March
Los Angeles began their fifteenth Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
regular season at home with a 1-0 win against the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on March 27, 2010. Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Ingolstadt 04 in Second Bundesliga, the second-highest level of competition of soccer in Germany. Buddle previously spent his entire career in North America, beginning in 2000 with the Long Island Rough Riders, who played in the USL...
scored the only goal for the Galaxy in the sixth minute.
April
David BeckhamDavid Beckham
David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
, with a torn left Achilles tendon
Achilles tendon rupture
The Achilles tendon is the most commonly injured tendon. Rupture can occur while performing actions requiring explosive acceleration, such as pushing off or jumping...
injury, was ruled out for the season on April 26. He suffered the injury in a Serie A match for AC Milan against ChievoVerona
A.C. ChievoVerona
Associazione Calcio Chievo Verona is a professional Italian football club named after and based in Chievo, a suburb of 2,800 inhabitants in Verona, Veneto, and owned by Paluani, a cake company and the inspiration for their original name, Paluani Chievo...
on March 13, and as a result, will also miss the entire MLS season.
After scoring a league-leading 7 goals, Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle
Edson Buddle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Ingolstadt 04 in Second Bundesliga, the second-highest level of competition of soccer in Germany. Buddle previously spent his entire career in North America, beginning in 2000 with the Long Island Rough Riders, who played in the USL...
was named MLS Player of the Month for April
September
After a quick and incredible recovery, David Beckham returns to the LA Galaxy. He is brought in as a late sub for Juniho during the 70th minute of the September 11th L.A Galaxy vs Columbus Crew match, amidst the roaring cheers and applauds of Galaxy fans. The Galaxy go on to win the match 3-1.First team roster
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| The first squad against Chivas USA on Oct. 3, 2010. |
As of August 10, 2010.
Technical staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Head Coach/General Manager |  United States Bruce ArenaBruce Arena Bruce Arena is a former coach of the United States men's national soccer team as well as a former professional soccer and lacrosse player... |
| Associate Head Coach | United States Dave Sarachan Dave Sarachan Dave Sarachan is a former U.S. soccer coach and player. He spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League and four in Major Indoor Soccer League before retiring in 1982... |
| Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development |  England Trevor James |
| Assistant Coach | United States Cobi Jones Cobi Jones Cobi N'Gai Jones is a retired American soccer player who formerly served as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer , with whom he had been involved as a player and coach since the team's inaugural season in 1996... |
| Goalkeeping Coach | United States Ian Feuer Ian Feuer Ian Anthony "Tony" Feuer is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who spent most of his career with English clubs with time in Belgium and the United States.-Move to Belgium:... |
| Director of Soccer Operations | United States David Kammarman |
| Athletic Trainer | | United States Armando Rivas |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer | | United States Cecelia Gutierrez |
| Equipment Manager |  Mexico Raul Vargas |
| Equipment Coordinator |  Guatemala Rafael Verdin |
| Team Administrator | United States Shant Kasparian |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | United States Ben Yauss |
| Active Release Specialist |  Japan Shunta Shimizu |
Regular Season
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Playoffs
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U.S. Open Cup
Finishing in second place overall in 2009, the Galaxy were one of the six MLS clubs guaranteed a Third Round spot in the 2010 edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open CupLamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
. The Galaxy were paired against the USSF Pro League's AC St. Louis
AC St. Louis
Athletic Club of St. Louis, commonly referred to as AC St. Louis, was an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in December 2009, the team played its first and only season the next year in the NASL Conference of the temporary USSF D2 Pro League, the...
. Hosting the Saints at Home Depot Center on June 29, a pair of goals from Chris Klein
Chris Klein (soccer)
Chris Klein is a former American soccer player.Klein spent the entirety of his 12-year professional career playing in Major League Soccer, for the Kansas City Wizards, Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy, winning the MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield with Kansas in 2000, and the Supporters' Shield...
and Juninho
Vitor Gomes Pereira Junior
Vitor Gomes Pereira Junior, commonly known as Juninho or Vitor Junior , is a Brazilian footballer who plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, on loan from São Paulo.-Career:...
gave the Galaxy a 2-0 victory over visiting St. Louis.
On July 7, 2010; the Galaxy traveled up northwest to take on the defending Open Cup champions, Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The northern edge of Tukwila borders the city of Seattle. The population was 19,107 at the 2010 census.-History:...
. In front of a sold-out crowd of 4,500 at Starfire Complex, the Galaxy would lose 2-0, the loss to the eventual champions ended their brief Open Cup campaign.
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2010-11 CONCACAF Champions League
----- Puerto Rico Islanders won 5–3 on aggregate.